Monthly Archives: May 2021

Memorial Day – Monday Musings for May 31, 2021

Posted on May 31, 2021 by gwd_admin

Since 1789, Congress has declared war 11 times. And this doesn’t include the countless military engagements to which our men and women; brothers and sisters; fathers, mothers, children, friends and neighbors have been sent over the centuries – all going … Continue reading →

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I owe my Trump-supporting friends an apology.

Posted on May 29, 2021 by gwd_admin

Credit to @AmericanEthical for this amazing collection of truths that many of us became numb to: I’ve been critical of the Trump presidency these last four years, and am still exhausted from the experience. But to be fair, President Trump … Continue reading →

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Newsletter for May 26, 2021

Posted on May 26, 2021 by gwd_admin

Message from the Chair Letters to the editor.Marches and rallies.Social media.Conversations at home, at work, at church, in the backyard. There are many ways in which we need to let our voices be heard. We cannot let extreme oppressive messages … Continue reading →

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My Flag is Bigger Than Your Flag, Congressman!

Posted on May 24, 2021 by gwd_admin
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Newsletter for May 11, 2021

Posted on May 11, 2021 by gwd_admin

Message from the Chair I am so very grateful to the Biden administration and the countless number of scientists and medical professionals who rapidly made COVID vaccines available to all Americans. My heart aches for the ongoing pandemic tragedy in India and … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings for May 3, 2021

Posted on May 3, 2021 by gwd_admin

“Lazy legislators and the outside groups that write their bills for them.”

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Breakfast Meeting May 2021: Christopher Bryant – Voting Rights Attorney

Posted on May 1, 2021 by gwd_admin

◾ Multi-million dollar settlement in SC prison hepatitis C case gets initial approval◾ Democracy Docket◾ Black law clerk switches gears after Dylann Roof trial to stay in Charleston

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Breakfast Meeting May 2021: David Gaskin – Executive Committeeman

Posted on May 1, 2021 by gwd_admin

◾ Black military experience focus of museum displays◾ Sons of Allen

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Breakfast Meeting May 2021: Denise Waldrep – Legislative Updates

Posted on May 1, 2021 by gwd_admin

◾ H.3623 Relating To The Early Release Of An Inmate◾ S.0455 Nurses, temporary licensure◾ H.3620 Penalty enhancements for hate crimes◾ S.0525 Solid Waste Policy and Management Act◾ S.0147 Covid-19 Liability Immunity Act◾ S.0200 Methods of Execution◾ H.3094 Open Carry with Training Act

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Breakfast Meeting May 2021: Rev Alexis Carter Thomas

Posted on May 1, 2021 by gwd_admin

◾ Visit her website.◾ Race and Identity Dialogue series◾ A Tale of Two Greenwoods◾ Let Us Tell the Truth◾ Poetic Justice

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